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Murka Family History

Murka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mura, Murga, Murra, Muska, Murk, Kurka, Gurka, Burka, Mulka, Mark

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Where is the Murka family from?

You can see how Murka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Murka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Murka families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murka's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murka. 100% of Murka men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Murka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Murka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 118 immigration records available for the last name Murka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Murka. For the veterans among your Murka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murka lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Murka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Murka in 1978 was 76, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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